The departmental council, through its deliberations, regulates the affairs of the department in the areas of competence assigned to it by law.
It is competent to implement any aid or action relating to the prevention or management of situations of fragility, social development, the care of young children and the independence of individuals. It is also responsible for facilitating access to rights and services for the public for which it is responsible.
It is responsible for promoting solidarity, territorial cohesion and access to local healthcare in the département, while respecting the integrity, autonomy and powers of the regions and municipalities.
It contributes to health safety policy under the conditions set out in article L. 201-10-1 of the rural and maritime fishing code.
The president of the departmental council is responsible for coordinating the development of inclusive housing as defined in article L. 281-1 of the social action and family code, in particular by chairing the conference provided for in article L. 233-3-1 of the same code, and the adaptation of housing to the ageing population.